5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bedazzled (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict, dealing with desire, temptation, and self-worth, is largely apolitical, focusing on universal human struggles. Its solution emphasizes individual moral growth and self-acceptance rather than any specific political ideology or systemic critique, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly traditional casting for its lead roles, though it includes visible diversity among its supporting characters. Its narrative centers on the personal growth of a traditional male protagonist without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or foregrounding DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a brief, comedic scenario where the protagonist is temporarily gay due to a wish. The depiction of the gay couple is incidental and largely benign, serving as a plot device without overtly affirming or denigrating LGBTQ+ identity. The humor arises from the situation's absurdity rather than from mocking queer identity.
The 2000 film "Bedazzled" features the Devil as a female character. In the 1967 original film, the Devil was portrayed as male, constituting a clear gender swap for this central character.
The film uses Christian mythology, including the Devil, temptation, and redemption, as its core narrative framework. It ultimately affirms selfless love and moral growth, positioning the Devil as an antagonist and implying a benevolent higher power, aligning with Christian virtues.
The film "Bedazzled" does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its comedic plot revolves around a man's wishes to the Devil, none of which touch upon transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2000 film "Bedazzled" is a remake of the 1967 film. The main characters, Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) and The Devil (Elizabeth Hurley), are portrayed by actors of the same race as their counterparts in the original film (Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, respectively). No established characters from the source material underwent a race change.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.1
Critic Ratings
5.0
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